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PTFOMS IS NOT IN THE BUSINESS OF FRAMING UP PEOPLE – SY EGCO

The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) is not  into “framing up” people amid its quest for justice for slain media workers, the agency’s executive director Undersecretary PTFoMS executive director Undersecretary Joel Egco has issued the statement after the Department of Justice junked the motion for reconsideration of the alleged gunman in the slaying of […]

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DOT TO HELP IN RECOVERY OF TAAL-AFFECTED TOURISM ESTABLISHMENTS – ROMULO-PUYAT

The Department of Tourism (DOT) has assured that it is ready to assist in the recovery of tourism establishments which were hit by the Taal Volcano eruption, once the situation becomes stable. “First, when it comes to promotions, we’re ready. But in terms of projects, we will be coordinating with the NEDA (National Economic and […]

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NLEX HARBOR LINK TO OPEN IN FEBRUARY – VILLAR

A section of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Harbor Link Segment 10, the elevated expressway that will provide direct access between R10 in Navotas City and NLEX, is scheduled for partial opening next month. Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar said the project, which is envisioned to boost trade performance and lead to on-time delivery […]

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DOJ TO STUDY PIMENTEL’S PERSONA NON GRATA RESOLUTION VS ANGKAS CEO – GUEVARRA

The Executive branch will give due consideration to the Senate resolution filed by Senator Koko Pimentel III declaring motorcycle hailing firm Angkas chief executive officer Angeline Tham, a Singaporean, as persona non grata for alleged “high-handed, arrogant and irresponsible acts,” Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said. Guevarra said a legislative resolution, in general, merely expresses sentiment […]

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LOCAL COMMUNIST ARMED CONFLICTS TO END BY 2022 – NOGRALES

Localized peace talks with the communist rebel movement is among the priorities of the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte to attain the objectives of its “whole-of-nation” approach to end local communist armed conflicts (ELCAC). Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said among the approaches to effectively carry out localized peace talks is to convince New People’s Army […]

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ZERO HUNGER TASK FORCE PROJECT TO ROLL OUT IN 32 PROVINCES IN 2020 – NOGRALES

With the annual average hunger rate at its lowest since 2003, the Duterte administration is committed to building on the progress it has made in reducing hunger with the initial roll out of its Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) in 32 provinces this year.This was revealed by Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles––recently designated Chairperson […]

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ELECTRIC COOPS GOT P700M IN LOANS FOR 2019 — NEA

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) through its Enhanced Lending Program has extended over P700-million worth of loans to electric cooperatives (ECs) in 2019, surpassing the full-year target of P450 million.  Data from the NEA Accounts Management and Guarantee Department (AMGD) showed the agency released a total of P705 million to 31 ECs, bulk of the […]

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DUTERTE GOV’T TO DELIVER PROMISE OF EDSA DECONGESTION – VILLAR

The current administration will be able to deliver on its promise to decongest Edsa, the main and busiest thoroughfare in Metro Manila, within the six-year term of President Rodrigo Duterte, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has assured. Speaking to Palace reporters, DPWH Secretary Mark Villar expressed confidence that the Duterte government can […]

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200 EVACUATION CENTERS TO BE BUILT – VILLAR

The government is targeting the construction of more than 200 disaster-resilient evacuation centers this year to accommodate those displaced by calamities, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said. To date, around 114 evacuation centers have already been set-up under the leadership of President Rodrigo Duterte, DPWH Secretary Mark Villar said in a weekly […]

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OCCIDENTAL MINDORO FARMERS TO RECEIVE P300-M IN AGRI-FISHERY PROJECTS – DAR

The province of Occidental Mindoro will receive almost P300 million worth of projects and programs from the Department of Agriculture this year. This was the commitment of Agriculture Secretary William Dar during the Provincial Agriculture and Fishery Summit recently in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. “There will be P70M for agriculture and P54M for the fisheries […]